IELTS Writing Task 2 Video Lesson: Conclusion Linkers

Learn which are the best linkers to use to start your conclusion paragraphs for your IELTS essay. This lesson will show you which linkers to use and which you must avoid. Any mistakes with linkers will lower your band score so make sure you watch this lesson.

The best way to indicate a conclusion is to use “In conclusion. IELTS writing task 2 is a formal essay, not creative writing. Using the most logical linking words to aid the reader is the best way forward.

Hello Liz
Thank you very much for your valuable information.It helped me a lot.Anyway ,you just mentioned in this video that some linkers are inappropriate for academic essays(e.g:in a nutshel)Does it mean that those can be used in general essays (for GT module).I got little confusion on this as I will seat for general module soon.
Thanks

GT and Academic writing task 2 essays are the same. They use the same techniques, language etc. GT essay questions are sometimes easier but that’s the only difference: http://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

hi mam how are you ?
please tell me that in 2nd paragraph of ielts i.e first body paragraph. can we start with the word
“To Prologue, it has been recognized that …….”
and in conclusion paragraph can we start with the word
“To Epilogue, it can be concluded that …..”

In an IELTS book titled ‘Practical IELTS Strategies – IELTS Writing Task Two (Academic Module)’ by Andrew Guilfoyle, page 106, there is a list of signposts for conclusion :
‘1. To conclude,
2. In conclusion,
3. Concluding then,
4. Clearly then,
5. In short, / In brief,
6. All in all,
7. Summing up, / To sum up,
8. My conclusion is that
9. This is why
10. Thus, / Therefore,
11. Consequently,
12. All this makes clear why’
Besides (1) and (2), I wonder whether we should use from (3) to (12).
I am very grateful to see your reply.
Thanks you in advance.

I have less than a month for my IELTS . How can i score a band 7.5 with such a time limitations. I am worried about my writing tasks in particular . what if i dont understand the topic ? what if i am not able to get anything on that topic? and it takes time for me to get passages properly. Do we have repetition of Topics for IElTs writinf task 1 & 2.
What do you suggest for all my issues.

Thanks for the great tips. I read all the comments to avoid repeating my question. A you said “to conclude” and “in conclusion” are the best linkers for our concluding paragraph, but if a majority of students use these two, don’t they turn out to be over used?
I also have another question, I read your response to a comment here, that conclusion is a paraphrased term of the last sentence of intro?! Is that true?

Dear Liz,
Initially, I should be acknowledge by my special appreciation from the bottom of heart in the region of this website and your merits videos . You fanatically sacrificed yourself to read the riot act for ielts examination .
From the most part we try to sit on the fence by being far from hackneyed expressions and write it on the safe side for all one is worth . Hereby, I m in favour of using some words that brings unexceptionable consequences for me hence can you affirmative my thoughts by fits and starts ?
Can we use ” to reiterate ” instead of ” to conclude ” or into the bargain, can I write ” thus far or hitherto instead of ” so far ” . Thereupon, in order to have a ceremonious conversation in speaking module what’s your conception to us ? Can I say ,for example, “farewell” instead of goodbye ?
Eventually, what’s your opinion to write colourful in writing module not by a long chalk ? For instance, ” to rivet your heed suffice it to say that … ” . I’m so sorry in the order of bad though droppings which wasted your valuable moments whereas I’m looking forward to reading your advises for improving my band score in that problems .
With warmest wishes,
Hooman

Don’t try to learn phrases in order to get a higher score. Use appropriate language only and language that is commonly used in the English language. “hitherto” has not been used in usual English for many many decades. The examiner will be able to spot language you have memorised and will not accept it. Use normal English.
All the best
Liz

Dear Liz,
Thank you. You teach so friendly and easy so that I feel confidence.It has been so disappointing for me that I am going to take the exam for 4 times , but I have found recently your website hopefully. I appreciate your attention to those who need the help in this way.
Best Regards
Rezvan

Hi liz i really like the way you teach. You are so clear and it seems like you are enjoying doing this. I am going to seat my IELTS exam very soon and i would to have some private lessons with you to get ready, especially for writing.
Is there any change to have some lessons with you?
Thanks

Hi,Liz
I have been tried many times in differnt ways to want to watch lesson videos. But i can not
i do not know the problem that is the internet or other things. So,do you know how to solve it? I really want to watch your lesson videos.
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If you are in China, there might be a problem because all my videos are stored on youtube. Unfortunately, I don’t know any way to solve that. I wish I did because there are many students in China who need help with IELTS. If you have any ideas, let me know.
Liz

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